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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,012.10, 6,916.73 and 2,774.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,012.10, 6,916.73 and 2,774.07 is: 3,828.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,012.10 : 6,916.73 = 2,774.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,012.10/6,916.73 = 2,774.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,012.10x = 6,916.73 × 2,774.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,012.10x = 19,187,479.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,187,479.32/5,012.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.23

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